6 Month CHECK-IN - What We've Learned As A New Reef Aquarium Hobbyist - Newbie Tank Build

In this episode of our Newbie Tank Build series, we do a six-month check-in with Jimmy to see how his tank is progressing. Join us as we review where we started, what we've added to the tank, learned along the way, and what the next steps are in this reef-keeping journey.
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⚠️ Products In This Build
► Current USA R24 Reef LED - www.saltwateraquarium.com/lig...
► Nyos TORQ G2 Dock Media Reactor Base - www.saltwateraquarium.com/tor...
► Nyos TORQ G2 Medium 1.0 Body - www.saltwateraquarium.com/tor...
► Nyos Aquatics Quantum 120 Skimmer (up to 125 Gallons) - www.saltwateraquarium.com/qua...
► Nyos Aquatics Quantum 160 Skimmer (up to 250 Gallons) - www.saltwateraquarium.com/qua...
► Magfloat 125 Medium Glass Algae Magnet With Scraper Option - www.saltwateraquarium.com/125...
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[@76honda76]

I really hope SaltwaterAquarium paying you back some how bc you're killing it man. Start your own YT channel.

[@paulmccaig5005]

Your tank is cool my friend. Your doing a great job . I had tropical fish for years . Then started the marine tank in March 2022. You learn every day on this hobby. Keep up the good work from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@jimmynewbiereefer]

Thanks for the nice words.Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Saltwateraquariumdotcom]

That's awesome

[@youronlycow]

love this hobby never ever wish to leave it

[@cvautomotive]

Looking good. I agree with your therapeutic reference. I have 3 tanks running and I actually enjoy performing the maintenance on them as well as just sitting back and watching the life forms.

[@Saltwateraquariumdotcom]

Right on

[@dlaw1954]

I've had my Falco for about a year and a half now, his name is Moe. Moe the Hawkfish. The tank is looking great!

[@xanderjones2747]

Coming along nicely!

[@jonathanstephens7804]

Great job Jimmy tanks really coming on. You dont always need to know everything you just need to enjoy the journey 🙂
I agree you could definitely have your own channel your a great presenter

[@mendenhallwoodworking]

Awesome job. I have recently gotten back into a saltwater tank. Man, have things changed since my last one.

[@mckenzie390]

Looks great 👍🏽

[@brandonmms]

Hey Jimmy glad you're loving it so far. Just friendly suggestion based off video. You might check the minimum water level on your heater cause it looks to be out of the water.

[@jimmynewbiereefer]

Will do. Thanks!

[@DoYouEvenFishTank]

@@jimmynewbiereefer also put a bit more carbon in the reactor so the sponge at the top is compressed a little, this will stop the carbon tumbling and grinding up into a dust that will pass through the sponge. It will also mean you can run any water flow rate you want through it.

[@Saltwateraquariumdotcom]

Thanks for the tips!

[@mikethereefer3719]

Awesome job Jimmy! It was nice meeting you at WWC the other day!

[@jimmynewbiereefer]

Hope you are having a magical vacation

[@Saltwateraquariumdotcom]

Thanks! You too!

[@tharinduathauda5062]

eventually that cleaner wrasse will pick on your clam. tanks looking good

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Good boy Jimmy 👊🍻🥰

[@niral114]

Way to go Jimmy

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

This is a great series. I'd be worried about the cleaner wrasse jumping out through opening you removed for the light brackets. It's happened to me more than one. Dried fish stick on the floor😅

[@ou812reefing]

Truly enjoy watching this build series keep up the great job

[@Saltwateraquariumdotcom]

Thanks, will do!

[@patrickfennell5702]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@guzman860_aquatic6]

Awesome tank. Once u try saltwater freshwater tanks look boring

[@rickherald1880]

I am getting ready to start salt water aquarium again. Had one years ago, about 20 plus. I am doing fish only. Trying to figure out which I should use for substrate, crushed coral or sand. Any thoughts and suggestions and the type of which ones. Thanks

[@Saltwateraquariumdotcom]

You can do it! Start Slow. Clownfish is my personal favorite to start with. - Ken

[@gustavoesquivel6116]

The tank is looking good!!! What are the tank dimentions??

[@jimmynewbiereefer]

It's a Pro Clear, ProStar Rimless V2 200. It's 60.26.24

[@atoro3578]

Where is that local fish store?

[@scottgleason4511]

Jimmy where in FL do you live I’m up in Jacksonville.

[@jimmynewbiereefer]

I’m in Orlando

[@scottgleason4511]

@@jimmynewbiereefer cool my wife’s got family down there.

[@Botzz28]

He needs better lighting

[@mnarlis]

Little scary buying from these guys. I just purchased an NYOS 120 skimmer from them, and it looks like it was returned to them or had a lot of issues with it. I usually go to another store, but I thought I would give them a little business. They are good on small ticket items, but for anything more than 100.00, I can only say buyer beware. Sending my skimmer back from them...JUNK!

[@Saltwateraquariumdotcom]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I'm sorry we can't open each product and QC what the manufactures sends us. Sometimes products have issues directly from the manufacture.